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choke-children

choke-children noun: a fish, the allis shad (Alosa alosa) or rock herring.

choke-children: a fish, the allis shad (Alosa alosa) or rock herring
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Noun

choke-children

  1. (obsolete) A fish, the allis shad (Alosa alosa) or rock herring.
  2. (obsolete) A fish, the common bream (Abramis brama).

Forms of choke-children

alternative formchuck-children

Origin of choke-children

From choke + children. The fish is noted for its boniness, which could prove a choking-hazard to children. May be related to folklore surrounding the Cornish saint St. Leven.

Questions about choke-children

What does choke-children mean?
Choke-children means a fish, the allis shad (Alosa alosa) or rock herring.
What part of speech is choke-children?
Choke-children is a noun.

Words near choke-children in the dictionary

  1. choke tubes
  2. choke up
  3. choke valve
  4. choke valves
  5. choke-and-puke
  6. choke-children
  7. choke-dog
  8. choke-full
  9. choke-hold
  10. choke-holds
  11. choke-me

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